"A Childhood in Malabar" by Kamla Das

 A heart warming memoir by Kamla Das about her childhood in Malabar (Kerala) and a bit about her stay in Calcutta.

It evolves about the life in the family house in Kerala, the servants, family members, people in the village, food, rumors, superstition. It's rich with tradition, history, memories and is a great glimpse into the older times just as it is a glimpse into Kamla Das childhood.

Written by a female writer, the book feels feminine, warm and simple. It is way different from the male writers' books and shows that with simple brief words one can create an amazing narrative.

I loved this book very much.